Editorial Assistant -Part-time SFGATE

Start your journalism career with the all-digital team at
the nation’s 5th largest newspaper website, and the largest local
news source in the Bay Area. SFGATE has a rare opportunity for the right
candidate to get your foot in the door and become a pivotal part of the team.

We’ll be blunt. The part-time Editorial Assistant
position doesn’t pay a lot, and the hours aren’t great. What we will do
is provide an experience where on day one, you’re putting your mark on stories
and even helping curate the homepage for an audience of 500,000 users a day.

What will you do?

The right candidate will assist everyone on the team, and
will simultaneously learn every aspect of creating content for SFGATE.

You’ll be looking for content to showcase on the
homepage, packaging it with relevant photos, video, and links, handling social
media, writing headlines, assisting in story production, and even doing some
writing and field assignments.

Learn every aspect of the workflow from finding ideas,
story approval and production, polishing and publishing digital-optimized story
techniques, data journalism techniques, video workflow and creation, photo workflow
and creation, social media optimization and metrics analysis, and tracking the
measurements and sales numbers that make it work.

What will you need to be successful?

• BA or Master's degree in Journalism or equivalent
work experience. Current journalism students with major market bylines and
experience will be considered.

The Hearst Bay Area Network

Hearst Bay Area, Northern California’s largest news media and services group, is a division of Hearst Corp. Recognized most locally by two of our content brands – San Francisco Chronicle or SFGATE – Hearst Bay Area offers a comprehensive suite of multi-touch solutions unmatched by local competitors.

We've been turning heads and making headlines. Here’s what people are saying.

What is it like working here?

Paloma Dudum-Maya

Advertising Sales

The diversity of media platforms Hearst offers in unrivaled. I've always been a loyal Chronicle reader and couldn't be more proud to sell such an outstanding product.

What does the future hold for Hearst Bay Area?

The media climate and how consumers get news is continuously changing - so naturally we'll have to pivot as technology and platforms change. Getting credible news stories is timeless. We have a duty to continue reporting the story of the Bay Area and empowering the public with groundbreaking journalism.

What can you say about the people that work at Hearst Bay Area?

I can attest that our colleagues are amazing to work with. I always want to work harder to help out my colleagues and vice versa- their support is outstanding. I have been fortunate to have had top notch colleagues.

Jill Tucker

Newsroom

Tell us about background and how you ended up at this company?

After a few years in corporate America and two years in the Peace Corps, I became a journalist. I've spent the past 23 years telling stories, the last 12 at the Chronicle, the newspaper I grew up reading.

What advice do you have for someone seeking a job here?

Get to know the newspaper (online and print) to get an idea of who we are, what we do and then figure out how you can be a part of this important work.

What can you say about the people that work at Hearst Bay Area?

They are dedicated and passionate.

Mehdi Ziani

Marketing

Why did you come work for Hearst Bay Area?

Being a San Francisco native, I grew up with The Chronicle in my home. After moving back to San Francisco from New York, I was thrilled to have the chance to continue my career in publishing for a brand I've known my whole life.

What advice do you have for someone seeking a job here?

Be excited and ready to share new ideas. Hearst Bay Area is part of a 150-year tradition with an evolving approach.

What has been your favorite accomplishments or project during your time here?

My favorite project to work on is VisionSF. Each year The Chronicle honors leaders in our region who are driving social and economic change through their business model and practices. I'm always amazed and inspired by the stories I read and am proud to be a part of sharing them.

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Learn about our leadership team

Bill Nagel – Publisher - Bill Nagel joined the San Francisco Chronicle as Publisher & CEO in 2018 and is responsible for all aspects of the media company. The Chronicle is the largest newspaper in Northern California.
Previously, Nagel was Vice President of Audience and Operations at Cox Media Group, where he was responsible for growing the digital and print audience business at CMG’s newspaper markets. Prior to that, he was Executive Vice President, Shared Services at Tribune Publishing, responsible for growing the company’s manufacturing, distribution and classified operations businesses as well as leading its strategic sourcing division. He held various corporate positions running marketing, circulation and operations for Tribune after being promoted from the Los Angeles Times, where he guided the growth in profitability of its circulation, manufacturing and delivery businesses. He also had responsibility for the Times’ marketing division and launched the company’s digital subscription business.
Nagel joined the Times after a successful stint as Senior Vice President of Business Channels for the San Diego Union-Tribune, overseeing both consumer and advertising revenue development. In addition, he was instrumental in developing and executing the Union-Tribune's business strategy, including managing the launch of several successful new products.
Nagel started his career with the Chicago Tribune in 1988. He holds a BS degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

Audrey Cooper – Editor-in-Chief - Audrey Cooper is the editor in chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, the first woman to fill the role in the company’s 151-year history. She is also the youngest woman ever named as the top editor of a major U.S newspaper-based company. San Francisco magazine has declared her one of the city’s most powerful women. Editor and Publisher magazine named her one of the world’s "Top 10 Women to Watch" and Advertising Age named her one of their "Top 40 under 40."

Mick Cohen – SVP of Consumer Sales for Hearst Newspapers - Mick Cohen is SVP of Consumer Sales for Hearst Newspapers. Mick oversees the management of a consumer strategy that helps ensure the group achieve its digital revenue and volume goals. Mick is also responsible for the execution of consumer sales and engagement initiatives for Hearst Newspapers. Mick joined The Chronicle in 1997 as a market research analyst and quickly worked his way up through a series of promotions to circulation director and then to vice president of circulation. In 2003, he won the Hearst Marketing Excellence award. He left The Chronicle from 2004 to 2007 to serve as director of acquisition and retention for the Dallas Morning News. Mick earned a Master’s Degree in International Trade and Diplomacy from the University of Kentucky.

Renee Peterson – VP of Human Resources - In her role, Peterson designs and implements relevant, business-driven human resources practices for Hearst’s growing stable of 22 dailies and 64 weeklies reaching more than 42 million unique visitors across the U.S. with related mobile websites and digital products. With more than 4,000 employees across the nations, Hearst Newspapers also operates digital marketing services and directories businesses under the LocalEdge brand. Before joining Hearst in 2013, Peterson was director of human resources for Hargrove, Inc., a general contractor for trade shows, events and custom exhibits, from 2011 to 2013, and director of the HR business partners group at Electronics for Imaging from 2010 to 2011. From 1996 to 2009, Peterson held various HR leadership positions at McAfee, Inc./Secure Computing Corporation.

Brandon Mercer – Executive Producer SFGATE - Brandon M. Mercer runs SFGATE.com, the fifth largest newspaper website in the U.S. reaching 30-35 million people monthly. As overall manager of site content and operations, he guides a digital-only team in daily production of dozens of buzzy, trending stories, capturing the conversations in the Bay Area. He also oversees the operation of the site, from section layouts to video partners, utility tools for readers, to programmatic and passive revenue drivers. He made the career shift to digital after two decades in local and network television news as an executive producer, assignment manager, and large market newsroom director. He's known as a constant innovator, creating synergistic partnerships and finding creative ways to produce and deliver content in always-on, breaking news environments.

Christina Howell – Vice President, Finance - Christina joined the San Francisco Chronicle in April 2016 where she is responsible for financial planning, analysis and accounting. Prior she was head of global FP&A for StubHub, the global ticket marketplace. Previously she was VP Finance, Transformation at Levis Strauss & Co where she also held numerous finance positions over a decade in corporate, brand and supply chain finance. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy and has a Bachelor’s degree in politics from Bristol University.

Ginger Neal – Senior Vice President, Advertising - Ginger Neal joined the San Francisco Chronicle July 2015 and is responsible for driving revenue through new strategies, business models and modern sales tactics. Previously, she served as Chief Revenue Officer of the Post Bulletin; headed the turnaround as President of Lion Heart Digital, a digital advertising agency; oversaw digital for Impremedia corporation as Senior Vice President, a Hispanic newspaper, and as Chief Executive Officer launched and funded a startup Modestyle, a backend ecommerce solution for clothing manufacturers. Her media career started at the Orange County Register where she oversaw new business and launched a variety of new revenue streams including ocregister.com in 1995.

Sarah Morse Cooney – Vice President, Marketing - Sarah Morse Cooney is the VP of Marketing for the San Francisco Chronicle/SFGATE. She is responsible for developing strategic multi-platform programs that drive sales revenue, implementing and managing in-house marketing objectives and tactics that shape the brand, drive circulation acquisition and retention goals, and identify strategic partnerships that enhance local community relations and grow incremental ad spend. Prior to joining the Chronicle/Hearst, Sarah oversaw Marketing for Dwell, a media company devoted to modern architecture and design, from 2012 to 2014. From 2007 to 20012, she held various Marketing positions at Veranda/Hearst Magazines. Sarah has served on the board of the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund for the past two years. Sarah holds a bachelors degree from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania.